Passengers around the world responded to a customer survey and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport landed among the top in a five different categories. CVG came in at number two for North America’s Best Regional (Domestic) Airport, number three for North America’s Best Airport Staff, number six for North America’s Cleanest Airport, number six for World’s Best […]
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Independence to hold free community shredding day
The city of Independence will hold a free community shredding event on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Independence Senior Center. Members of the community may bring their confidential papers and documents to the facility for free shredding during the event. Accepted materials include any kind of paper as well as […]
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Campbell County, spring clean-up event, happening next month
Mark your calendars. The Campbell County spring clean-up event is taking place next month. On Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Campbell County residents can take advantage of the free dump days. The event is only available to Campbell County residents; therefore, proof of residency or photo identification […]
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the avenue with Bellevue’s ShamRock N’ Roll event
Bellevue is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Friday night with McGing Irish dancers and continuing into the night with food and live music. The event will take place along Washington Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, which will both be closed to traffic. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Bagpipes can be heard […]
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Highland Heights City Council member could face impeachment after drug charges
Highland Heights City Councilmember Edward Fessler could be removed from office after he was arrested on drug possession and trafficking charges in February, according to city officials. City Attorney Steve Franzen discussed possible next steps for the councilmember, who was elected in November, at a March council meeting. The Northern Kentucky Drug Task Force said […]
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Northern Kentucky homelessness plan seeks public feedback
A plan to curb homelessness in six Northern Kentucky cities worth over $2 million in federal grant money, recently opened to public comment. Anyone from the public can leave comments and suggestions about how the plan should be implemented until the end of the day on March 26. Part of the Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium, […]
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Kenton County launches electronic business tax filing system
Kenton County has officially opened its electronic business tax filing system, the Filing Wizard, allowing county businesses to file and pay their yearly tax returns online. “Our goal was to make it easier to do business in Kenton County,” said Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann in a press release from the county. “With multiple cities […]
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World Affairs Council to host fundraiser gala and trivia night
The World Affairs Council, a local nonprofit that focuses on cultural exchange and global citizenship, will host its annual One World Gala fundraiser at Covington’s Dress Pavilion in April. The celebration is in honor of the organization’s 100th anniversary and will feature a trivia competition for guests about the organization’s history, with prizes from local […]
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Thomas More University welcomes four new Board of Trustee members
Thomas More University announced four new members to its Board of Trustees. At their March 2 meeting, the board confirmed the membership of Joseph Roesel, class of 1964; Dr. Rachel Lehmkuhl, class of 1995; Susan Hackman Sturgeon, class of 1968; and Ted J. Zalla, class of 1990. The new board members begin their terms in […]
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Various lane closures on Burlington Pike for median install
Lane closures for a median install in Boone County on Burlington Pike will begin today. Crews will be working daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closures are in place on KY 18 from the overpass over Interstate 71/75 to just past the TA travel center. The middle lane will be closed on the […]